This air-spring kit is part of my vehicle-equipment purchases. The underbody photographs show why working access around the chassis was an important part of the conversion process.
I bought Air Lift 57213 Transit Air Spring Kit as part of my camper van equipment.
This air-spring kit is part of my vehicle-equipment purchases. The underbody photographs show why working access around the chassis was an important part of the conversion process.
Where it fits my build
While fitting the heater below the passenger seat, I worked underneath the van on the intake, exhaust, fuel filter and pump mounts. The black substance visible on the undercarriage was Fluid Film Black, which I had applied across the underbody while leaving the exhaust parts uncoated.
Much of that session was spent lying on my back. I recorded how cramped the space was and how tiring it became to hold my head up and work with both hands around the mounting points.
The underside of my van during the heater pipe and mounting work.A later view of the fuel-line and wiring route beneath the van.
My build notes
The diary separates the coating already present beneath the van from the heater work happening that day. The photos are useful for seeing the available working space and the location of the lines and attachments.
The available space under the van affected the pace of each mounting task.
Alternative products
Two alternatives to compare
The Air Lift 88213 retains an air-spring arrangement and adds internal jounce bumpers. The SumoSprings SSR-121-47 uses urethane helper springs, offering a different mechanical approach without an air-line system.
Air Lift 88213 Ultimate Air Spring Kit
The Air Lift 88213 is a rear air-spring kit for selected Ford Transit configurations. Its springs include internal jounce bumpers.
The SumoSprings SSR-121-47 set uses urethane helper springs for listed Ford Transit configurations. This design provides a mechanical alternative to an air-spring and airline arrangement.
